Found the forum while trying to locate replacement parts for one of my Penn spinning reels.
The amount of knowledge and information here is incredible.
I'm a retired machinist and love to work on quality machinery, especially old ones that still providing excellent service.(Penn reels)
I'll probably ask a lot of dumb questions but bear with me I am a fast learner.
I'm going through a 420ss now with intentions of using it for sea trout in obx this fall.
Thanks Retired lathe man.
Welcome aboard, RLM!
Lots of Penn guys on here who wish they were machinists (I'm one who wishes).
Glad to have you.
Best, Fred
Thank you sir.From what I've seen on this forum here there are a lot of machinists here!
Tremendous talent and they are willing to share there knowledge.
Looking forward to learning from you guys!
RLM
Welcome Retired Lathe Man from Deep in the Heart of Texas and another wannabe Machinist.
There are NO DUMB so ASK AWAY!
Welcome Glad you're here !
Welcome from salem Virginia,,,,,,, ;D
welcome. what part are you looking for?
RLM....welcome from the mountains of Southern California....Bill
alantani,I,m looking for a drag knob for my 420ss and maybe a spare spool.
I have looked high an low with no luck.
The reel is in great shape otherwise,probably a detail strip,good cleaning and fresh lube and it will be ready to fish.
RTM
Greetings, Rlm, from Minnesota.
Frank
Part numbers?
Quote from: Retired lathe man on July 25, 2021, 01:18:31 AM
alantani,I,m looking for a drag knob for my 420ss and maybe a spare spool.
I have looked high an low with no luck.
The reel is in great shape otherwise,probably a detail strip,good cleaning and fresh lube and it will be ready to fish.
RTM
How's the shaft with the brass,,,,?
RLM what other reels do you have, & welcome from sunny Western Australia, cheers Don.
Welcome aboard from Florida. This is a cool site for gear heads and will find an answer to just about anything reel related.
Dwight
Welcome RLM from the SoCal Inland Empire!. - john
Welcome, Dominick, San Mateo, California
Alantani, The PN for the drag knob is 52-716Z,the spool is PN 47-420. Correct me if I'm wrong
Condition of the internals still being evaluated.The reel appears to have spent it's life in a box.
It looks brand new with little evidence of hard use or any use for that matter.
I also have a 9500SS that I have fished hard but not abused that i'm going to overhaul and upgrade next.
It looks like parts for it are still more readily available.
The 9500SS is a workhorse!
Thanks RLM
Man those 716/420 drag knobs are tough to find, and quite expensive when you do. :o Same with the 420SS complete spool. It's a shame Penn quit making replacement parts for those. Seems like that black plastic has a tendency to crack. :(
Got a couple of these, RLM —
If Alan doesn't have any...
Here is a COMPLETE snap-on spool, NIB — with knob, full assembly, and spool arbor.
Here also is a new black knob.
$45 for the spool, $15 for the knob.
Best, Fred
Foakes,thank you for your kind offer.
I'm new to the forum and not sure about buying etiquette but if I'm not stepping on any ones toes I will take both items.
This will put this reel back in service.
Once again a quality Penn product being put back to work.
I'll send you an Email.
Something else you guys, I've been a member of this forum for all of 1 day and you guys have welcomed me and supplied
near impossible to find replacement parts like I have been here for 20 years.
This forum is a blessing to me and the whole fishing community.
RLM
Thanks, Gordon —
Got your mailing information — and will send out tomorrow via Priority Mail with tracking.
Best, Fred
You are in the right place Gordon.
Welcome!
Welcome RLM from south Australia
Kim
welcome from new england!
Welcome from NC- if you're gonna fish OBX for trout and drum, you picked two really good reels to do it with. It's what i use...
John
15 bucks for that knob is a great deal...I paid $25 for one years ago. Welcome aboard RLM! 8)
Spool & Separate drag cap in the mail today, Gordon —
Have tracking # if needed.
Best, Fred
Thanks Fred,Pmt. heading your way.
mo65,yes I got a great deal and appreciate it.
I think we are getting to the point some of these parts may become impossible to find.
If it wasn't for Fred I don't think I would have found one.
I think one made from cast nylon with a threaded insert would last forever.
RLM
Foakes,package arrived today and I could not be more pleased!
Let me know when my letter reaches you.
I will spool up with 6# line for sea trout using a Bucktail or a white grub and add a
30# shock leader for Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel on the pier using a Gotcha Plug and if I get lucky maybe connect
with a False Albacore.
Thanks again.
RLM
Excellent, RLM —
Those are very tough ultralight reels that will fish way above their intended target range.
Always good to get them back into service.
Best, Fred